Elementary Classroom Teacher

REPORTS TO: Principal

JOB OBJECTIVES: (Purpose of the position):
To teach students, manage and maintain the classroom, and monitor assigned students

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Functions essential to attaining job objectives):

Strategic Goal Area I �Student Achievement
1. Plan with deep knowledge of content and delivery
2. Demonstrate a clear understanding of the curriculum
3. Plan interdisciplinary units with real-world connections
4. Use the curriculum to plan instruction and assessment
5. Use an organizing framework to plan instruction
6. Plan assessment to measure mastery of the curriculum
7. Demonstrate research-based strategies
8. Engage higher-order thinking skills
9. Utilize appropriate differentiation
10. Utilize flexible grouping practices
11. Utilize accessible technology
12. Demonstrate high expectation
13. Communicate learning expectations
14. Provide effective feedback
15. Utilize diagnostic assessment strategies
16. Utilize formative assessment strategies
17. Utilize summative assessment strategies
18. Utilizes data to design interventions
19. Promote academic progress across all content areas�GPS and Non-GPS

Strategic Goal Area II � Stakeholder Engagement and Loyalty
1. Foster a sense of community and belonging
2. Establish relationships with families and community
3. Communicate effectively with students, peers, administration, parents and public
4. Exhibit pleasant behavior and project a positive image when dealing with
students, peers, administration, parents and public
5. Follow and enforce regulations concerning student conduct, discipline and
attendance

Strategic Goal Area III � Efficient and Effective Operational Processes
1. Maintain a positive learning environment
2. Maximize instructional time
3. Help students take responsibility for behavior and learning

Strategic Goal Area IV � Continuous System and School Improvement
1. Grow professionally through job-embedded learning
2. Enhance knowledge and skills through professional learning
3. Work collaboratively with peers, administration and parents to ensure student
success
4. Actively supports the school improvement plan
5. Any additional duties and responsibilities as prescribed by the system or
individual school

OTHER EXPECTATIONS
1. Adhere to the Code of Ethics for Educators in Georgia
2. Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance /timeliness
3. Complete assignments and requirements on time and in compliance with directions
4. Maintain accurate, complete, and appropriate records and file reports promptly
5. Maintain confidentiality of information and records for students and staff

JOB STANDARDS (Minimum qualifications needed to perform essential job functions):
Valid Georgia professional certification in Elementary Education

JOB LOCATION (Place(s) where work is performed):
Local school site

EQUIPMENT (Machines, devices, tools, etc., used in job performance):
Current Technology

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE (Needed for this job specifically):

1. Subject area knowledge
2. Communication skills

Name of Evaluation Instrument used for this job description:
Teacher Keys Effectiveness System
FLSA: Exempt